I try not to get to personal on this blog, and stick to fashion only. That being said, I thought I'd just let you know that I recently was laid off. It's the way the world is going, and I definitely don't have hard feelings. If I did have a job, I would definitely be buying a Robert Rodriguez Fitted Double Knit Dress from ShopBop.com.

Guess I just keep looking at all the great sales ShopItToMe has sent me, because hopefully, I'll find something soon.

The offer is part of an agreement to settle a suit filed in 2003 in a California federal court that alleged the stores tried to limit sales and scale back on the amount of cosmetics in their inventory, keeping both prices and competition high. The department stores — which also include Bergdorf Goodman, Bergner’s, Bloomingdale’s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Dillard’s, Gottschalks, Herberger’s, Neiman Marcus, Parisian, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Younkers — have denied any wrongdoing.

Visit CosmeticSettlement.com to see what items are available for free--beginning today, Jan 20, and lasting for 7 days while supplies last.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

I kind of feel evil right now, like someone is down, and I'm going straight for the kill. I couldn't help thinking of the massive sale possibilities though when I read in the WWD headlines that Eluxury.com is slowly leaving the retail game.ELuxury.com to Shutter Retail Operation

The Daily Beast's Year in Fashion Disasters by Renata Espinosa is pretty funny, although I have to say, I still like boxy t-shirts and latex leggings. I didn't even know about bikini jeans though!I mean, holy hell! I also learned about the TFP Manifesto. I like seeing someone more bothered by this than me.Source: The Daily Beast via Farpitzs

I'm really glad to see this article. I've been taking special care of my clothes now that I'm putting more money into them, and I think it's important to repair things and to have them tailored to fit if possible. (Usually this just means getting pants hemmed for me, but I got this amazing Marc by Marc pencil skirt on sale, and it was just a little big. I got it tailored so it sits right around my natural waist and is perfect!)

This is what I almost wore on Thursday. I decided that I didn't like the t-shirt with the jacket, and that I didn't want a short jacket with the jeans, so I changed everything.(Outfit details: blazer, Walter; jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs; t-shirts, J. Crew and Gap.)So I changed into a long gray t-shirt and longer black blazer. I haven't worn the Walter jacket yet, but I think I'm going to have to do it with a high-waisted pencil skirt or something, because the cropped isn't nice with jeans.

Sorry for the lousy image quality. Wilson even took the last one! I'm definitely working on it. I also have to start exercising like our own demoiselle, Stephanie. Both outfits would have looked a lot better if I paunch was a bit smaller/flatter. I try not to beat myself up about it though, because I'm definitely an advocate of hot fashion at any size.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

My outfits recently have been deemed "sophisticated" and "more stylish" and "professional" and even "sexy." I think it's funny considering, all I'm doing is putting more effort into my appearance. I wear too much black, gray, red, and purple. And I'm wearing the same three pairs of amazingly comfortable heels. Metal chain bracelets adorn my wrists. People at work are going to start calling me "metal."Sorry, no photos. I don't have a cute boyfriend to take snapshots.

Tonight, I bought things I'd normally never buy. Wet look leggings and a jumpsuit. Uh oh. But whatever, I feel like a rock star whenever I wear them and I've already constructed many outfits. I'm going to look so good walking down the streets of San Francisco. Maybe then, I'll catch the eye of a cute boy who will want to date me and take my outfit snapshots.

I love Google Reader, but when I get behind, it gives me a lot of anxiety. I currently have 780 unread posts--yikes! I was flipping through some on a tea break this morning, when I saw this lovely picture on Jak & Jil Blog. I'm stupid for Tommy's photography!

Monday, January 12, 2009

If you're interested in a select few Marc by Marc pieces (primarily the logo print cotton items, but selection may depend on location) on Net-A-Porter, you may want to check one of the Marc by Marc boutiques first where they had dresses and shorts for $25. The last time I was there (Newbury St location) they had a pretty big selection left.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

On a whim, I've decided to make a day trip to New York in February, and I'm going to try to not buy anything before then. I don't know how well it'll work--especially with some amazing Gryson pieces on sale on Gilt.com.Hudson Laceup $188KAOS 2.0 MIA $278WOVEN NAMESAKE FLAT TOTE $188

I found this skirt when I limited by my size (10) and color (black) because let's face it, if I did have money to buy something, it'd be black or gray. After searching, you can then sort your results from price low to high. Superb.

For real. Click the image or post title to go to the website. Sort by priced low to high, and be amazed. There's an Elizabeth and James tank that I really want, but when I try to select size, nothing drops down. I'm tempted to call, but I might just dig through racks at the local store tonight.

Hopefully I'll be able to justify getting one of those fancy shmancy printer, copier, scanner jobs for my birthday. Until then, more random snapshots.

I picked up Marie Claire for the airplane, but of course I was grumpy then slept instead of reading or doing anything even as pseudo-productive as reading a magazine.

Flipping through it today, I was super-impressed with a fashion feature photographed by Kelly Klein, fashion editor Zanna Roberts. I can't find much on Roberts besides the fact that she was promoted at Marie Claire to a senior fashion editor (from fashion editor) from WWD via Media Bistro.

The feature is called Perfect 10, "Put a 2009 spin on your top 10 timeless pieces with a pair of hotttie black heels and rocker jewelry. (Think chains, chains, chians...)" reads the subhead. I can't help thinking it's flawless. Cheers to you Zanna Roberts and Marie Claire.